PMP certification maintenance Recording Earned PDU’s in the PMI ® Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) Presented by Rob Bryla, PMP PMI Binghamton, NY Chapter (C147) Information Technology Officer Created March 29, 2017 Copyright © PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147) Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Congratulations ! You are a certified Project management professional WHAT’S NEXT? Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

PMI® – Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Process November 14, 2018 Now that you’re a PMP, you now begin an iterative 3 year CCR process which began with certification, continues with maintenance (PDUs), and repeats with your PMP renewal Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 pmp certification maintenance EARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDU’s) PMI requires maintenance of certification through continuing education and giving back to the community. PMI® CCR – Continuing Certification Requirements Continuing education and giving back earns a certification holder PDUs – Professional Development Units 3 year CCR period requires a minimum of 60 PDUs PDUs must fit into specific categories (Min/Max PDU requirements) PMI ® CCRS system allows input and tracking of earned PDUs Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Why SHOULD I maintain MY PMP CERTIFICATION? November 14, 2018 Why SHOULD I maintain MY PMP CERTIFICATION? Reasons to maintain your PMP and benefits: Required for my job Personal achievement and satisfaction Professional growth, expand your depth & breadth of knowledge Benefits of your PMP : Many employer’s seek PMPs, increase your marketability Opportunities to participate in the PM community, giving back, learning Network with other professionals and employers & grow your network Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT COUNTS AS A PDU? WHICH CATEGORY IS IT? November 14, 2018 HOW DO I KNOW WHAT COUNTS AS A PDU? WHICH CATEGORY IS IT? Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

EARNING PDU’s The best kept secret of PMI.ORG Handbook URL November 14, 2018 EARNING PDU’s The best kept secret of PMI.ORG The Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Handbook Contains information on policies and procedures for actively maintaining a PMI certification. All certification holders are expected to understand and comply with the policies set forth in this document Handbook URL http://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/ccr-certification- requirements-handbook.pdf Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Earning pdu’s November 14, 2018 Takeaway – you need 60 PDUs per 3 year cycle and in 2 categories Education categories are broken down further (see follow on slides) Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

EARNING PDU’S Areas in which a PMP may earn PDUs Education Giving Back November 14, 2018 EARNING PDU’S Areas in which a PMP may earn PDUs Education Giving Back Education has 3 areas represented by the Talent Triangle Technical (Online course work, college course work, in-house employer training, ...) Leadership (Seminars online or in-person, Podcasts, PDD, …) Strategic and Business Management (Seminars, Podcasts, PDD, … ) Education PDUs Required Minimum required education PDUs is 35 Minimum of 8 PDUs in each of the 3 talent areas (24 PDUs minimum) No upper limit All 60 PDUs can be earned in Education Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 EARNING pdu’s PMI allows “Giving Back” to the PM community as a means to earn additional PDUs Maximum 25 PDUs per CCR cycle 2 areas Work as a practitioner Maximum of 8 PDUs per CCR cycle Maximum of 5 PDUs in a single year Volunteering / Creating Knowledge Volunteering Presentations Teaching Participating in PMI and other organizations Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Earning pdu’s BONUS! YOU MAY CARRY SOME PDU’S OVER TO THE NEXT CCR CYCLE, IF … You are over 60 PDUs Extra PDUs were earned in last 12 months Maximum carry over is 20 PDUs Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 EARNING PDU’s PMI has defined an “Ideal” skill set and encourages a balance of PDUs across all 3 education areas of the talent triangle Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Earning PDU’s Minimum education PDUs in each of 3 talent triangle areas shown in table. No upper limit – all earned PDUs may be in education area (subject to minimums) Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Earning PDU’s Giving Back as stated in the text is “optional” though highly encouraged by PMI to… Grow the organization through volunteering Share knowledge within the greater PM community Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Earning PDU’s Overview of PDU categories November 14, 2018 Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

HOW DO I RECORD EARNED PDU’s? November 14, 2018 HOW DO I RECORD EARNED PDU’s? Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’S Begin by visiting the PMI.ORG website November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’S Begin by visiting the PMI.ORG website Log into the account you setup to take your exam Select “myPMI” menu item Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Several links to the CCRS system are available to begin inputting earned PDUs. Choose one. Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’s Your “dashboard” summary of earned PDUs November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Your “dashboard” summary of earned PDUs Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’s Report PDUs - 5 Choices in each of 2 major categories November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Report PDUs - 5 Choices in each of 2 major categories Education and Giving Back Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’s November 14, 2018 This is an example of how to add an Education PDU from taking a training course at work, online, or college course Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’s Education PDUs will allow selecting from 3 categories November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Education PDUs will allow selecting from 3 categories Technical, Leadership, Strategic 0.25 PDU increments Apply to appropriate combination of categories May be directed by organization providing PDUs Otherwise your best judgment (See handbook) Justify in narrative when inputting PDUs Suggestion: Use PMI keywords, categories from PMBOK to extent practical Refer to the handbook for guidance Note: some organizations provide a PDU form at the completion of a course suggesting which categories apply and the number of PDUs earned. When not provided use your judgment and refer to the CCR handbook Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’s Example of “Giving Back” PDUs as part of your job November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Example of “Giving Back” PDUs as part of your job Note: Limited to 8 max and only 5 PDUs in a single year Only one category unlike education which has 3 May enter in 0.25 increments Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Once you’ve begun inputting earned PDUs, they will appear in your personal PDU Claim History within CCRS Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Recording pdu’s Some PDUs may be randomly audited by PMI.ORG November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Some PDUs may be randomly audited by PMI.ORG Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Recording pdu’s Dashboard Summary of your earned PDUs toward PMP Maintenance this CCR cycle Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

Summary PMI encourages continuing education throughout your career November 14, 2018 Summary PMI encourages continuing education throughout your career PMI encourages giving back to the PM community PMI wants well rounded PMPs – Talent Triangle minimum PDUs PMI provides support for the PM community to learn and grow National PMI.ORG chapter Local chapters Volunteering Professional Development Day events Online Resources PMI .ORG Remember to renew your PMI.ORG membership annually Join your local chapter to network and identify opportunities to earn PDUs Reference the CCR Handbook Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 References PMI.ORG PMI ® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) handbook PMI ® Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)

November 14, 2018 Questions? Copyright © 2017 PMI Binghamton NY Chapter (C0147)